Wide Push Up vs Chest Fly and Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Chest Fly and Push Up more often — 1,111 sessions vs 494. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs Chest Fly and Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Chest Fly and Push Up more often — 1,111 sessions compared to 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Wide Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Chest Fly and Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 1,111 sessions |
How to Do Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Chest Fly and Push Up
Chest Fly and Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bring your palms together so that your elbows touch in front of your body.
- 2. In that position, raise your arms up towards the sky.
- 3. Return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your shoulders.
For a full Chest Fly and Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Fly and Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Wide Push Up or Chest Fly and Push Up?
Planfit users log Chest Fly and Push Up more often — 1,111 sessions against 494 for Wide Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Wide Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up need?
Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Chest Fly and Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Chest Fly and Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Wide Push Up once your form holds up.
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